Planner

A Planner is required to join an established construction consultancy in Glasgow. The successful candidate will independently develop construction programmes, manage progress updates, undertake critical path analysis and produce clear project reports while supporting the successful delivery of complex construction and infrastructure commissions.

Project Details

The Planner will provide planning and project controls services on construction and infrastructure commissions in Glasgow and across Scotland.

The successful candidate will prepare baseline and tender programmes, monitor progress, analyse programme performance and support project teams with NEC contractual programme requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Planner will manage day-to-day planning activities while working closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, subcontractors and client representatives.

Key duties will include:

• Independently preparing medium-complexity construction programmes
• Developing baseline schedules for individual project phases
• Using Primavera P6 and other planning software to produce programme updates and reports
• Managing regular programme updates and short-term look-ahead schedules
• Collecting and validating progress information from project and site teams
• Monitoring progress against baseline programmes and identifying variances
• Identifying critical and near-critical path activities
• Carrying out programme analysis in accordance with contractual requirements
• Integrating programme risks and opportunities into project schedules
• Supporting the development of programme mitigation and recovery measures
• Preparing schedule narratives, dashboards and status reports for project teams
• Reporting clearly on project performance, key milestones and emerging delays
• Working with Project Managers, commercial teams and subcontractors to obtain schedule inputs
• Applying NEC contractual programme obligations and submission requirements
• Contributing to contract reviews and programme compliance assessments
• Supporting early warning, change and compensation event processes
• Preparing tender and pre-construction programmes
• Developing sequencing strategies and supporting construction methodology reviews
• Applying company planning standards and governance procedures consistently
• Supporting junior planning colleagues and contributing to improvements within the planning function

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful Planner will have practical construction planning experience and be comfortable managing defined programme responsibilities with limited supervision.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Previous experience working as a Planner, Project Planner or Planning Engineer
• Practical experience using Primavera P6
• Experience preparing and updating construction programmes
• A sound understanding of programme logic, sequencing and critical path methodology
• Experience producing baseline, progress and look-ahead programmes
• Practical knowledge of NEC contracts and contractual programme requirements
• Experience identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities
• The ability to produce clear schedule narratives and project reports
• Experience supporting tender or pre-construction planning activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder-management capabilities
• The ability to work collaboratively with project, commercial and site teams
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and related reporting tools
• Consultancy experience is desirable, although relevant contractor-side experience will also be considered

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or another relevant discipline is preferred
• Demonstrable Primavera P6 experience is required
• Practical NEC contract knowledge and experience are required
• Membership of APM, CIOB, ICE or another relevant professional body is desirable
• Additional planning, project controls or delay-analysis training would be advantageous

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is working with an established construction consultancy seeking a Planner for its growing Glasgow team. The business provides construction planning, programming, project controls and contract advisory services to clients delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects.

The consultancy supports clients throughout the project life cycle, including tender planning, baseline programme development, progress monitoring, risk integration, reporting and NEC programme compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced planners and multidisciplinary project teams while developing broad consultancy and client-facing experience.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Hybrid working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Generous annual pay rises